What is your Go to War Sidearm?
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How close to the WWII 57’s is this new one.
A Glock and a pair of running shoes, plus a white flag
Full Size M&P 1.0 9mm.
If there was ever a justified need for a high capacity handgun, the “Go To War” specification of this thread is it. I have Taran Tactical +6 extensions on three magazines, giving a load-out of 70 rounds. Barnes TAC-X 115 grn solid copper hollow points.
A GTW handgun is not the typical CCW “self defense” gun or situation. It might be a last ditch effort to save yourself from multiple adversaries; a pro-active, conveniently small, close-range attack weapon with numerous targets; or a keep-their-heads-down-with-numerous-rounds-while-maneuvering or covering fire handgun.
In none of these scenarios would I want to run out of ammo and have to reload (especially a revolver) after 6-9 rounds when I can have 24 rounds on board to start and a fast reload to get another 23 rounds ready.
Prepare for the worst, and take advantage of anything less without compromise. If it only takes a few rounds to solve a problem, so be it. I do not count on or prepare for things to be only that simple.
If there was ever a justified need for a high capacity handgun, the “Go To War” specification of this thread is it. I have Taran Tactical +6 extensions on three magazines, giving a load-out of 70 rounds. Barnes TAC-X 115 grn solid copper hollow points.
A GTW handgun is not the typical CCW “self defense” gun or situation. It might be a last ditch effort to save yourself from multiple adversaries; a pro-active, conveniently small, close-range attack weapon with numerous targets; or a keep-their-heads-down-with-numerous-rounds-while-maneuvering or covering fire handgun.
In none of these scenarios would I want to run out of ammo and have to reload (especially a revolver) after 6-9 rounds when I can have 24 rounds on board to start and a fast reload to get another 23 rounds ready.
Prepare for the worst, and take advantage of anything less without compromise. If it only takes a few rounds to solve a problem, so be it. I do not count on or prepare for things to be only that simple.
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H&K USP 9mm or H&K P30L in 9mm. accurate and reliable, both.
AJ
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"Go To War Handgun?" Is there anything to carry but a M1911 in .45 ACP?
StrawHat
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While I own a 1911, I am not well versed in 1911. I am very well versed in S&W 45 ACP revolvers so my go to war/SHTF/EDCis one of these..
All ACP, all the time.
This recently added
All, 45 ACP revolvers.
Kevin
All ACP, all the time.
This recently added
All, 45 ACP revolvers.
Kevin
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I'm definitely not a Glock fanboy but, my go to is my Glock 48 for this scenario. It's simply because it fits my hand well, I shoot it well, and with shield magazines yields 15 rounds. I'll still cheat and take my Shield 9mm also.
Bet that would work good on feral hogs.
Hair Trigger
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If I go to war, I'm going to carry as much as I can. My 10mm Ruger SR1911 in a "Tanker" holster, my .40S&W BHP on my right hip and my Ruger SR40C in a shoulder holster. Bandolier with as much ammo as I can stuff in it.
Since I'm crowding 70, maybe they won't suspect a thing.
Since I'm crowding 70, maybe they won't suspect a thing.
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squidsix
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I’d usually say my Sig 229, but I currently have more 9mm than 40, so the G34 would go. I also have 17-33 rd mags for the G34.
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